2016 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi ChampionshipOct 2, 2016 by Hywel Teague
IBJJF No-Gi Pans: Dillon Danis Returns In Style
IBJJF No-Gi Pans: Dillon Danis Returns In Style
Dillon Danis returned in style at the 2016 IBJJF No-Gi Pans with a big win in the medium heavyweight and a submission in his weight category and two submiss
Dillon Danis returned in style at the 2016 IBJJF No-Gi Pans with a big win in the medium heavyweight and a submission in his weight category and two submissions in the absolute division.
The double gold marks a return to form for Danis, who admits he performed below expectations at the Copa Podio Middleweight Grand Prix. This is Danis's first jiu-jitsu tournament back since spending some weeks in fight camp working with UFC star Conor McGregor, helping the Irishman prepare for the Nate Diaz fight.
Next week, Danis will likely fly to Ireland to train McGregor for the UFC 205 fight against Eddie Alvarez.
Final Results
BLACK / Adult / Male / Medium Heavy
First - Dillon Danis - Alliance
Second - Murilo Silva Ferreira de Santana - Barbosa Jiu Jitsu
Third - Gottrell W King Jr. - Gracie Barra
Third - Samir Abdolkader - David Jacobs Jiu-Jitsu Team
BLACK / Adult / Male / Open Class
First - Dillon Danis - Alliance
Second - Jonathan T. Satava - Alliance
Third - Aaron Michael Johnson - Unity Jiu-jitsu
Third - Cássio Francis da Silva - Gracie Barra
The double gold marks a return to form for Danis, who admits he performed below expectations at the Copa Podio Middleweight Grand Prix. This is Danis's first jiu-jitsu tournament back since spending some weeks in fight camp working with UFC star Conor McGregor, helping the Irishman prepare for the Nate Diaz fight.
Next week, Danis will likely fly to Ireland to train McGregor for the UFC 205 fight against Eddie Alvarez.
Danis at the No-Gi Pans
Danis opened the medium heavyweight with kneebar submission of Gottrell W King Jr. He then went on to win gold by beating the very tough and always-under estimated Murilo Santana, winning 2-0 via takedown.Dillon Danis vs Gottrell W King Jr
Dillon Danis vs Murilo Santana
The Absolute Division
The absolute division started with a guillotine submission of Todd Mueckenheim, following with another over Aaron Johnson. Danis closed out the absolute bracket with Marcelo Garcia-Alliance teammate Jon Satava.Dillon Danis vs Todd Mueckenheim
Dillon Danis vs Aaron Johnson
Final Results
BLACK / Adult / Male / Medium Heavy
First - Dillon Danis - Alliance
Second - Murilo Silva Ferreira de Santana - Barbosa Jiu Jitsu
Third - Gottrell W King Jr. - Gracie Barra
Third - Samir Abdolkader - David Jacobs Jiu-Jitsu Team
BLACK / Adult / Male / Open Class
First - Dillon Danis - Alliance
Second - Jonathan T. Satava - Alliance
Third - Aaron Michael Johnson - Unity Jiu-jitsu
Third - Cássio Francis da Silva - Gracie Barra